Human Resources Business Partner

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox TV Stations

FOX Television Stations (FTS) owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations, including stations in 14 of the top 15 markets and duopolies in 11. Eighteen are FOX Network affiliates, and together the stations produce approximately 1,300 hours of local news every week. FOX LOCAL, the company's free ad-supported digital and streaming product, extends that news, weather and local content across connected TV & mobile devices. LiveNOW from FOX expands the FTS portfolio even further as the only national streaming services to be truly live 24/7, covering breaking news and events as they happen.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Fox Television Stations (FTS) HR team is seeking a business-minded, hands-on HR Business Partner to support our Sales Team, Finance and other corporate functions. This role is for an experienced HR professional who pairs strategic thinking with strong day-to-day execution and thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven broadcast and streaming environment.

Reporting to the Senior Regional HR Director, the HRBP will own day-to-day HR support across the full employee lifecycle while acting as a trusted advisor to department leadership. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, credibility, and the ability to translate business needs into practical people solutions. This individual will be comfortable navigating change and balancing competing priorities.

The HRBP will partner closely with HR Centers of Excellence, including Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Benefits, HR Operations, and Learning & Development, to deliver a consistent and effective employee experience across stations.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as a strategic HR partner and advisor to station leadership, providing guidance on employee relations, performance management, staffing models, and people priorities
• Serve as the primary HR resource for employees and managers, providing guidance on policies, procedures, benefits, and employment practices and resolving issues directly
• Develop a deep understanding of sales, finance and corporate function, and proactively identify people needs and opportunities
• Lead talent management and performance processes, including talent reviews, succession planning for key roles, development planning, and performance management
• Drive employee engagement and retention initiatives that strengthen performance, collaboration, and team culture
• Manage offboarding and exit interview processes, analyzing themes and trends to inform retention strategies and recommendations to department leadership
• Provide solutions-oriented counsel on employee relations matters, conducting or coordinating investigations and partnering with Employment Legal and HR leadership as appropriate
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and Compensation on hiring strategies, recruitment, and competitive offer development
• Own the new hire experience, including onboarding, orientation, and Form I-9 completion and compliance, and continuously improve onboarding practices in partnership with Talent Acquisition and HR Operations
• Coach and advise managers on employee development, performance, scheduling challenges, team effectiveness, and management practices
• Use workforce data, including headcount, turnover, and leave trends, to identify issues, influence decisions, and recommend actions to leadership
• Ensure accurate and timely employee data in Workday, including new hires, job changes, transfers, promotions, and terminations, and regularly audit station data for accuracy
• Partner across HR functions to ensure programs and policies are effectively implemented and aligned with department needs
• Support HR initiatives and special projects that advance FTS and FOX's broader people and business strategies
• Maintain a strong understanding of employment law, company policies, and applicable regulatory requirements across the markets supported
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements, including Form I-9, required postings, mandatory trainings, and record keeping, and identify and address compliance risks

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience supporting complex, fast-paced, or multi-location organizations
• Experience in broadcast, local media, news, or another 24/7, deadline-driven operating environment strongly preferred
• Broad HR expertise across the employee lifecycle, including talent management, employee relations, performance management, organizational design, and workforce planning
• Hands-on experience with core HR operations, including onboarding, Form I-9 compliance, and HRIS transactions, with the ability to both execute directly and improve processes
• Strong business acumen with the ability to understand business priorities and translate them into effective people strategies
• Excellent judgment and demonstrated ability to handle sensitive employee matters with discretion
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to adapt to executive, management, and employee audiences
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with a hands-on, execution-oriented approach
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to use data to inform recommendations; experience with Workday or a comparable HRIS preferred
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships across HR functions and with stakeholders in multiple locations
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility to support employees across shifts, including occasional early morning, evening, or weekend needs
• Willingness to travel to supported locations as needed up to 25%
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $91,000.00-105,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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